Former Southern Baptist Convention
President James Draper Joins Christian Activist-Syndicated Radio Host to
Lead 30-Member Coalition for Huckabee

Little Rock, AR – Former Arkansas Governor and Presidential
Candidate Mike Huckabee announced that Dr. James Draper, former pastor,
past president of Southern Baptist Convention, and recently retired president
of Lifeway Christian Resources, will join Christian activist and syndicated
radio host, Janet Folger, as a co-chair in the formation of the Faith and
Values Coalition for Mike Huckabee.

"I'm proud to have this impressive group of faith leaders join me in
my efforts to reach out to Christian and social conservatives across the
country," Huckabee said. "I don't come to these people for their
support, I come from them. Together, we will continue to spread my
message of hope and optimism."

Thirty outstanding leaders from across the country, who personally support
Mike Huckabee's candidacy for President, will also assist and advise him
on policy issues that affect families and the faith community.

This growing coalition currently includes a diverse group of leaders
throughout the country, including several former Southern Baptist Convention
presidents, leaders of Christian universities and seminaries, as well as
world-renowned authors, influential pastors, social activists, and regional
pro-family leaders.

Members of the new Faith and Family Values Coalition will include:

(*Title and affiliation for identification purposes only and do not
imply an endorsement by any ministry, group or organization)

Dr. Ronnie Floyd, Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church of Springdale*
and The Church at Pinnacle Hills */ Former President of the Pastor's Conference/
Former Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Southern Baptist Convention;
Arkansas

Dr. Billy McCormack, Pastor of University Baptist Church*/ Founding
National Board Member of Christian Coalition;* Louisiana

"As I interviewed each of the candidates and investigated their
leadership skills, and observed their behavior, Mike Huckabee clearly rises
above the others," said Karen Testerman, Director of Cornerstone Policy
Research, a Family Policy Council organization. "I believe he not only
clearly communicates the founding principles and values of faith, family
and freedom, he demonstrates these values in his behavior towards others."

"As governor, Mike Huckabee was the first to appoint a homeschooler
to the Arkansas State Board of Education, and to our knowledge, he's the
first to do so in any state," said Michael Farris, Chairman and General
Counsel of the Home School Legal Defense Association and Chancellor of
Patrick Henry College. "He believes that America must be strong,
but should never be perceived as a bully."

"Mike Huckabee is a proven leader who has embraced and supported the
values throughout his career of which all Republicans can be proud," said
Rev. Keith Butler, who is the founding pastor of Word of Faith International
Christian Center Church. "I stand with Governor Huckabee for President,
because I believe he is the best choice for the future of America ."

"We need a president who has the moral convictions and commitment to
work to end the cultural nightmare of abortion," said Thomas A. Glessner,
founder and President of the National Institute of Family and Life Advocates.
"I am convinced that Governor Huckabee is that person."
"Mike Huckabee is delivering a clear consistent message that is shaking
up the Washington, DC establishment," said William J. Murray, chairman
of the Religious Freedom Coalition. "My office is just a few blocks
from the Capitol and virtually everyday, I meet with congressmen, Senators
and other 'insiders' who see Mike Huckabee as a breath of fresh air and
they don't particularly like that."

"Mike Huckabee's relational ability with people, whether it be
one- on-one or through mass media appeal, coupled with his influential
proven leadership at the executive level in a largely democratic state,
will win the hearts of millions as he articulates with mastery the conservative
values of evangelicals," said Dr. Ronnie W. Floyd, Senior Pastor of First
Baptist Church in Springdale and The Church at Pinnacle Hills. "I
am personally endorsing him because I have found these things to be true
in my 21 years of knowing him."

"I have been waiting for God's man to emerge. I believe
that Mike Huckabee is our man and I support him totally," said Bishop John
Gimenez , International Overseer of the Rock Ministerial Fellowship.